The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate with family. There are great events happing all across Central KY!
If you know of one not yet listed email lexfun4kids@gmail.com
**Watch for weather cancellations!!! Please confirm with individual events that they are still a go.
2025 Events (Keep watching for more updates)
Lexington
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Big Band & Jazz | Moondance Amphitheatre
Lexington Summer Concert Band | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Ice Cream Social | Tandy Park | 5 – 8 p.m.
Sweeten up the holiday week with a free cool treat, live music, children’s games and activities! Food and beverage concession trucks will also be on-site for dinner options!
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Patriotic Concert | Transylvania University at Old Morrison and Gratz Park | 5 – 9 p.m.
Young at Heart | 5 p.m.
Lexington Philharmonic | 7:30 p.m.
Spend the Fourth of July eve with the Lexington Philharmonic and a thoughtful program celebrating America. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic or enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks.
Friday, July 4, 2025
BG10K | 7:25 a.m. | Main St. at Limestone
Fun Run | 8:30 a.m. | Short St. at the Courthouse Plaza
Festival & Market | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Courthouse Plaza, Short St. and Tandy Park
Reading of the Declaration of Independence | 10 a.m. | Lexington’s historic Courthouse on Main St.
Parade | Noon | Main Street
Fireworks | 10 p.m. | Oliver Lewis Main and Main St.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Red White and Blues | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater
Georgetown
Friday, July 4, 2025
Kiwanis Club of Georgetown Parade
Parade 11 am, Main Street
The Theme for this years Parade is: “Independence Day, the Scott County Way”
Fireworks at dusk at Scott County Fairgrounds
Nicholasville
Thursday, July 4, 2024 *Watch for 2025 Info
RJ Corman Fireworks 10 pm
The fireworks will be launched on July 4th from the same location at the R. J. Corman Nicholasville Farm as last year, within view of our iconic display trains.
Limited parking will be available for free on the R. J. Corman property near the launch site. No tickets are required for entry, and the gate will remain open from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (or until capacity is reached). You can find the entrance at the Wilmore Road (KY-29) intersection and April Highway, across from the Lone Oak subdivision entrance (refer to the map included below or click here to open the entrance location on Google Maps). The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m.
Richmond
Friday, July 4th, 2025
4th of July Celebration at Lake Reba Park
Live Music:
D Boone Pittman and the Fugitives: 5 – 6 PM
Nic Cassetta & Co: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tee Dee Young: 8 – 10 PM
Paradise Cove Free Swim: 4 – 7 PM
Adventure Falls Free Play: 4 – 11 PM
Community Booths & Craft Vendors: Open at 5 PM
Food Trucks: Open at 5 PM
Beer & Wine Vendors: Open at 5 PM
Inflatables: Open at 5 PM
Fireworks: 10 PM
Harrodsburg
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Family Firework Fellowship at Devine’s Corn Maze
7 pm – 10 pm
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Red, White and Boom in the Burg at Anderson Dean Park
7 pm – Fireworks start at dusk
Can be seen all over Mercer County
Versailles/Midway
Friday, July 4, 2025
4th of July Bash and Fireworks at Woodford County Park/Falling Springs
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of family-friendly fun, food, and fireworks!
Fourth of July Parade
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Line the streets and cheer on our patriotic parade featuring colorful floats, local groups, and marching bands!
Register to participate in the parade: https://www.jotform.com/form/250684303929159
Enjoy lunch and snacks from local vendors while you watch the festivities roll by.
Fireworks Celebration at Woodford County Park
(Falling Springs)
Location: Football Stadium
Stadium opens at 6pm, Festivities begin in the evening at 6pm
Bring the whole family for an exciting night of entertainment and celebration!
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Kids’ Activities
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Food Trucks
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Live Performances
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Spectacular Fireworks Show to close out the night!
Winchester
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 *Watch for 2025 Info
Lights Over Lykins
Gates open at 5:30pm. Activities start at 6 pm.
Fireworks at 10:00pm.
Free, family friendly and open to the public with free parking! Lots of fun activities for the children and family!
Ride On Stuffed Animals, Magic Show, Bounce Houses, and Foam Fest. Bring a towel!! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy!
Frankfort
Friday, July 4, 2025
Independence Day Picnic
Noon – 3 pm
Kick off your 4th of July celebrations at Liberty Hall Historic Site! Join the community from 12-3 for a picnic in the gardens with lawn games, live music, and fun for the whole family. Games will be provided by Liberty Hall, but guests should bring their own seating. Music performed by The Swells and sponsored by the City of Frankfort.
Wilmore
Friday, July 4, 2025
Wilmore Parade and Festival
PARADE – 10:00am – best viewing for parade will be on Lexington Ave. between Asbury U. & ATS or along E. Main St!
**Want to be in the parade? – Please use this form to register to get all the important information. No cost to be in the parade. Register HERE
FESTIVAL – following parade – Wilmore Municipal Center, 210 S. Lexington Ave. Inflatables, food trucks, music, arts/crafts vendors, and more!!
Berea
Thursday, July 4, 2024 *Watch for 2025 Info
Independence Day Celebration
Kids activities, food trucks, live music and fireworks. Activities begin at 6:00pm. Fireworks show at 10:00pm.